GP surgery in Torridge

Bradworthy Surgery

The Square, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7SY

Taking on new patientsInspection: Good3,155 patients

Scores 99 out of 100, excellent for a GP surgery in England. 98% of patients say their experience is good and 90% find it easy to get through on the phone (England: 77% and 57%). Inspectors rated it Good in 2019. It is taking on new patients.

Excellent Scores higher than 99% of GP surgeries in England. 1st of 6 in Torridge Based on 108 patient survey replies, the inspection rating and NHS records.

How the score breaks down

Each line is a score out of 100. The England average is 50 and higher is better. How it works

Getting an appointment 98

  • Easy to get through on the phone94
  • Easy to contact online97
  • Good experience of getting in touch99
  • Did not wait too long for the appointment92

Quality of care 99

  • Patients rate the surgery as good99
  • Patients got what they needed100
  • Doctors and nurses listen92
  • Patients trust the staff89
  • Inspection rating (Good)50
  • Health checks and screening done87
  • Meets NHS clinical targets73
  • Children vaccinated on time98

What patients say

108 patients answered the 2026 NHS survey about this surgery.

90%

find the phone easy

well above the England average (57%)

98%

say their experience is good

well above the England average (77%)

+1

change since last year

2025: 97% · 2026: 98%

Getting in touch

Contacted the surgery by phone76%
Had their call answered straight away34%
Gave up or got no answer0%
Knew what would happen next straight away83%

The appointment

Were seen the same day32%
Waited more than a week27%
Were seen face to face90%
Saw a GP (rather than a nurse or other staff)72%
All survey questions, compared with England
What patients saidThis surgeryEnglandLast year
Getting in touch
Easy to get through by phone 90% 57% 94%
Easy to contact via website 87% 58% 88%
Easy to contact via NHS App 88% 54% 95%
Reception staff helpful 86% 85% 98%
Seeing the same person
Has a preferred clinician 44% 31% 47%
Sees preferred clinician 68% 42% 78%
What happened when they got in touch
Knew what would happen next 97% 84% 97%
Next steps within 2 days 96% 93% 99%
Good experience of contacting 97% 73% 94%
The appointment
Offered a choice of time or day 80% 57% 87%
Waiting time was about right 89% 69% 95%
Remote appointment 10% 26% 16%
The doctor or nurse
Good at listening 96% 87% 98%
Treated with care and concern 97% 86% 97%
Considered mental wellbeing 82% 75% 88%
Had all the information needed 100% 92% 100%
Confidence and trust 98% 93% 99%
Involved in decisions 100% 92% 100%
Needs were met 100% 90% 97%
Overall
Overall experience good 98% 77% 97%
Living with a long-term condition
Confident managing conditions 91% 79% 94%
Supported by local services 90% 70% 77%
Discussed managing condition 47% 43% 48%
Agreed a care plan 45% 46% 45%

Green means at least 2 points better than England, red at least 2 points worse. With about 108 replies, a gap of a few points may just be chance.

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Opening times and contact

Monday8am to 6pm
Tuesday8am to 6pm
Wednesday8am to 6pm
Thursday8am to 6pm
Friday8am to 6pm
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Confirmed by the surgery on 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

Address
The Square, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7SY
Phone
01409 241215
Online
Book, order repeat prescriptions and see records in the NHS App
Works with
Coast and Country PCN (a group of local surgeries that share services)
NHS code
L83012 · NHS profile

Access and facilities

  • Disabled parking
  • Induction loop
  • Wheelchair access
  • Car parking
  • Disabled parking

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Inspection rating

By the Care Quality Commission, the NHS regulator

Good

overall, from the inspection published 16 December 2019

This rating is 6 years old. The CQC has not published a newer inspection.

Read the inspection report

The five questions inspectors ask

Is it safe?Good
Is it effective?Good
Is it caring?Good
Is it responsive?Outstanding
Is it well-led?Good

About the patients

NHS records for the people registered here

3,155registered patients
Poorer than mosthow well off the local area is
84.5years life expectancy locally (England 83.0)

Common health conditions

ConditionHereEngland
Hypertension21.8%15.2%
Diabetes8.2%7.9%
Asthma8.1%6.6%
COPD2.5%1.9%
Coronary heart disease4.0%3.0%
Depression8.8%14.3%
Obesity11.3%13.9%
Smoking10.0%13.5%

Health checks done

CheckHereEngland
Cervical screening, women 25-4986%67%
Cervical screening, women 50-6483%75%
Blood pressure controlled (hypertension, under 80)69%68%
Blood pressure checked in last 5 years (45+)90%87%
Diabetes: blood pressure on target80%75%
Diabetes: blood sugar (HbA1c) on target65%57%
Diabetes: annual foot check92%78%
Asthma: annual review70%66%

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Common questions

Is Bradworthy Surgery taking on new patients?

Yes. When we last checked its page on the NHS website (20 September 2026), Bradworthy Surgery was taking on new patients. You can register online through the NHS website or call the surgery on 01409 241215.

How do patients rate Bradworthy Surgery?

In the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, 98% of patients at Bradworthy Surgery said their overall experience was good. The England average is 77%. 90% found it easy to get through by phone (England 57%). Its GPScore is 99 out of 100, grade A, which puts it in the top 20% of GP surgeries in England.

What is the inspection rating for Bradworthy Surgery?

The Care Quality Commission, which inspects GP surgeries in England, rated Bradworthy Surgery as Good at its last published inspection (report published 16 December 2019).

What are the opening times of Bradworthy Surgery?

Reception is open Monday 8am to 6pm, Tuesday 8am to 6pm, Wednesday 8am to 6pm, Thursday 8am to 6pm, Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday closed, Sunday closed. The surgery last confirmed these times on 18 November 2025. Bank holidays may differ.

How do I contact Bradworthy Surgery?

Call 01409 241215. You can also book and order repeat prescriptions in the NHS App. The address is The Square, Bradworthy, Holsworthy, EX22 7SY.

How many patients are registered at Bradworthy Surgery?

Around 3,155 patients are registered (January 2025). The surgery is part of Coast and Country PCN, a group of local surgeries that share staff and services, in the Devon NHS area.

Where this comes from: the 2026 NHS GP Patient Survey, Care Quality Commission ratings, NHS records of patients, conditions, checks and vaccinations (published through OHID Fingertips), and this surgery's page on the NHS website (checked 20 September 2026). Read how the score is worked out. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.